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Mike Archer
Oct Member 2006

Mike Archer

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Checking if DHCP is enabled like you describe will not tell you if you have a static IP address. There's 2 reasons why...

Firstly unless your computer connects directly to the internet via an onboard card this setting will show the settings for the IP address of your computer on the Local Area Network on your router, not your connection to the internet. The DHCP settings for your internet connection will be in your router's configuration.

Secondly the DHCP setting determines whether your computer (or router) specifies its own IP address or asks the ISP to choose one for you. If you have a static IP address its more likely that DHCP will still be enabled, but each time you connect you will be assigned the same IP address by your ISP. (Doing it this way allows your ISP to change your static IP address without the need to access your router / PC settings)
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Phree0
Feb Member 2010

Phree0

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thanks for the info.
twitch is something addicts do.

Ive known twitch has been a problem as are other online social groups.
tracking your comments and you as well.
never thought this was a good thing and the information here has sadly proven my ignorant ideas.

thank you again

19-Jan-2024 18:42:34

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